Post by The Sandman on Aug 4, 2023 4:24:08 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden).
Max Holloway doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 5 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway is in "Don't Call Me Ted" open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Dominick Cruz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right eye
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed launches a kick to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s thigh
"Don't Call Me Ted" checks that kick!
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but "Don't Call Me Ted" manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Hard blow to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s mid-section, he seems hurt
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" wraps his legs while he holds Max Holloway's head... Tight guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries a kimura
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the lock.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to turn away and scramble out. Max Holloway takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Dominick Cruz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter Maximus The Blessed's moves on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. "Don't Call Me Ted" looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to finish with a leg lock!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maximus The Blessed tries to open up "Don't Call Me Ted" with a few strikes with his right elbow...
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks a few elbows and now Max Holloway will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
1:44 Round 2 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Max Holloway
gets deflected.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Forehead
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs hard
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds Max Holloway's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Max Holloway fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! "Don't Call Me Ted" has reasons to be worried.
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to take Max Holloway to the ground from the clinch...
Maximus The Blessed shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maximus The Blessed reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of "Don't Call Me Ted".
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Right cheek is beginning to swell
Max Holloway throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes "Don't Call Me Ted" stumble back!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway leans forwards and tries to grapple with "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Max Holloway pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" and breaks the clinch.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Maximus The Blessed launches a couple of jabs that are answered by "Don't Call Me Ted" with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maximus The Blessed has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing "Don't Call Me Ted" with uppercuts!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if "Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to escape!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" trying to keep the fight at striking range
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles backwards and Max Holloway circles to get the center of the cage
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Maximus The Blessed is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway sits up and gets an arm around "Don't Call Me Ted"'s neck!
"Don't Call Me Ted" pushes Max Holloway back to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Maximus The Blessed launches a couple of jabs that are answered by "Don't Call Me Ted" with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as "Don't Call Me Ted" can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Dominick Cruz
falls short of the mark.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 25/33 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 707 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 6/14 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 731 s
These guys always have close, decent fights. This was a slight exception, though, as Max really brought it to Cruz rather early and kept with it consistently.
Max Holloway doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 5 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway is in "Don't Call Me Ted" open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Dominick Cruz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right eye
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed launches a kick to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s thigh
"Don't Call Me Ted" checks that kick!
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but "Don't Call Me Ted" manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Hard blow to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s mid-section, he seems hurt
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" wraps his legs while he holds Max Holloway's head... Tight guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries a kimura
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the lock.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to turn away and scramble out. Max Holloway takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Dominick Cruz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter Maximus The Blessed's moves on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. "Don't Call Me Ted" looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to finish with a leg lock!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maximus The Blessed tries to open up "Don't Call Me Ted" with a few strikes with his right elbow...
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks a few elbows and now Max Holloway will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
1:44 Round 2 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Max Holloway
gets deflected.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Forehead
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs hard
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds Max Holloway's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Max Holloway fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! "Don't Call Me Ted" has reasons to be worried.
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to take Max Holloway to the ground from the clinch...
Maximus The Blessed shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maximus The Blessed reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of "Don't Call Me Ted".
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Right cheek is beginning to swell
Max Holloway throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes "Don't Call Me Ted" stumble back!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway leans forwards and tries to grapple with "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Max Holloway pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" and breaks the clinch.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Maximus The Blessed launches a couple of jabs that are answered by "Don't Call Me Ted" with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maximus The Blessed has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing "Don't Call Me Ted" with uppercuts!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if "Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to escape!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" trying to keep the fight at striking range
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles backwards and Max Holloway circles to get the center of the cage
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Maximus The Blessed is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway sits up and gets an arm around "Don't Call Me Ted"'s neck!
"Don't Call Me Ted" pushes Max Holloway back to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Maximus The Blessed launches a couple of jabs that are answered by "Don't Call Me Ted" with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as "Don't Call Me Ted" can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Dominick Cruz
falls short of the mark.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 25/33 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 707 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 6/14 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 731 s
These guys always have close, decent fights. This was a slight exception, though, as Max really brought it to Cruz rather early and kept with it consistently.
